Mini pizza by me

Name: Mini pizza by me
Ingredients: For the dough: 1 kg flour; 250 ml warm water; one cube of yeast; 3 tablespoons of oil; 10 g of salt. Additionally; tomato sauce; sausages; cheese; grated parmesan; oregano.

Pasta/Pizza - Mini pizza by me by Svetlana A. - Recipia

Every time I have leftover pizza dough or need a quick snack in the oven, I make these mini pizzas. I happened to have some sausages and cheese left in the fridge, so this version really saves a meal or two. I've made this recipe several times and haven't felt the need to change much; it's quite simple. Quick Info Total time: about 1 hour and 45 minutes (includes dough rising) Preparation time: 20 minutes Baking time: 20 minutes Servings: 10 mini pizzas Difficulty: easy Recipe type: warm snack, quick dinner or for parties Ingredients For the dough: 1 kg flour 250 ml warm water 1 cube of fresh yeast 3 tablespoons oil 10 g salt For the topping: Tomato sauce (about 500 ml, enough for 10 mini pizzas) 1 tablespoon oil for the sauce 1 clove of garlic Salt to taste Sausages (a few pieces, to taste) Cheese Grated Parmesan Oregano Preparation method 1. Preparing the dough In a large bowl, add the flour, make a well in the center, and add the crumbled yeast. Add warm water, salt, and the 3 tablespoons of oil. Mix initially with a spoon, then knead by hand until you get an elastic, non-sticky dough. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it rise for 1 hour at room temperature. 2. Tomato sauce In a small pan, heat a tablespoon of oil and add the halved garlic clove. When it starts to smell like garlic, pour in the tomato sauce and add salt to taste. Let the sauce simmer on low heat, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finally, remove the garlic. 3. Forming mini pizzas After the dough has risen, divide it into 10 roughly equal pieces. Shape each piece by hand, gently pressing to give them a round shape. I don't insist on perfection. Place them directly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them. 4. Assembly On each dough disc, put 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce. On some, add slices of sausage and cheese, on others just grated Parmesan and oregano. I don’t overload each piece. 5. Baking Put the tray in the preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake for 20 minutes. Remove them when the edges turn golden and the cheese on top is melted. Why I make this recipe often It can be easily improvised with whatever I have in the fridge. Whether I have a few slices of cold cuts or a leftover cheese, the recipe adapts without problems. I like that it doesn’t take long and is suitable for any moment when I need something quick yet filling. Tips and variations Tips The dough should neither be too soft nor too hard; if it’s too sticky, I add a little more flour. I don’t let the sauce reduce too much, so there’s enough liquid to prevent the mini pizzas from drying out. When I don’t have parchment paper, I grease the tray with a little oil. Substitutions The sausages can be replaced with any other type of cold cuts I have on hand. Instead of cheese, I sometimes use mozzarella or another type of hard cheese. Tomato sauce can also be made from diluted tomato paste if I don’t have anything else. Variations They can be made without meat, just with cheese and herbs. I’ve tried them with thinly sliced peppers, eggplants, or zucchini when I wanted a version with more vegetables. Parmesan can be added to the sauce as well as sprinkled on top at the end. Serving ideas I serve them straight from the tray, warm, but they also work cold, as a packed snack. They can be taken on a picnic or for a quick snack at work. They can be served with a simple salad. Frequently asked questions 1. Can I use dry yeast instead of fresh? Yes, dry yeast can be used. For 1 kg of flour, a 7 g packet is sufficient. It is mixed directly with the flour, and there’s no need to dissolve it separately. 2. What do I do if I don’t have tomato sauce? You can use diluted tomato paste or canned crushed tomatoes, simmered a bit with garlic and salt. 3. If I don’t have a gas oven, can I use an electric one? It works just as well in an electric oven. Set it to 200 degrees, on the regular baking function. 4. Can I freeze mini pizzas before or after baking? They can be frozen after baking, but the texture becomes a bit drier when reheating. I recommend consuming them fresh. 5. How do I prevent the dough from sticking to the parchment paper? If the paper is thinner, I lightly grease it with oil before placing the dough. I haven’t had sticking issues with quality paper. Nutritional values (estimates) A mini pizza has about 220-260 kcal, depending on how much cheese and meat you put on top. For 10 pieces, with the basic ingredients, we have about: carbohydrates 35 g, protein 7 g, fats 4-6 g per piece. The values are approximate and vary depending on the topping. Storage and reheating Leftover mini pizzas can be stored in the fridge, in a closed container, for up to two days. To reheat, I put them in the oven or microwave for a few minutes, although they get softer in the microwave. If they remain for more days, they become harder, so I recommend eating them fresh or at most the next day.

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